Genoa CFC has announced a radical change in its management structure: sporting director Diego López has resigned after less than a year in office. The company communicated the decision via a note on its official website, expressing gratitude for the commitment and professionalism demonstrated during his period of work. The club wished López the best wishes for the continuation of his career.
To fill the void left by López, Genoa has chosen to entrust the sporting direction to a duo of experts. The new technical manager will be François Modesto, former technical director of Monza and Juventus, who will bring with him consolidated experience in the management of Italian teams. Alongside him, StefanoMelissano, who held the role of sporting director of Spezia from 2022 to 2026, will take on the position of co-manager. Melissano recently terminated his contract with the Ligurians, making his appointment a strategic choice for the rossoblù club.
The change in leadership comes at a time when Genoa seeks to consolidate its structure and improve results in Serie A. With the arrival of Modesto and Melissano, the club hopes to strengthen technical management and develop new scouting and development strategies for young talents. The club underlined that the choice of both managers was dictated by the desire to bring different but complementary skills, capable of leading the team towards more ambitious goals.
Genoa's future remains uncertain, however, as the team faces the challenges of a competitive season and an ever-evolving transfer market. The club said the new management duo will be responsible for all decisions relating to the squad, transfers and long-term strategy. With the end of the relationship with López and the entry of Modesto and Melissano, Genoa is preparing for a new management phase, with the aim of returning to the top of Italian football.